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How's it going? I always write a lot of unfinished works but I'm very motivated to finish this.

It's my way of venting and is inspired from a scene from Young Justice featuring Robin expressing his pain through therapy. That moment hit me right in the heart. Cause I was able to relate to what he was saying probably? I'm also very fond of Kid Flash and Batman's friendship with Robin.

I wouldn't say this is perfect and I can't guarantee there will be no OOC at all but please let me know if there is. Constructive criticism is allowed :)

Without further ado, Enjoy!

Chapter 1: Enough

"Hurting?"

The word rang through Dick's head in echoes as his breath hitched before continuing his sentence.

"Try traumatized, I finally become leader and end up sending all my friends to their deaths."

He shivered at the mere thought of it as recollections and memories came in waves. Stronger and more painful. He clasped his hands together and exhaled slowly before proceeding.

"I know I did what I had to but… I hated it."

"When we started this team, I was desperate to be in charge."

He trembled a little more and fumbled. He was unraveling slowly but surely in the slowest way possible.

"B-but not anymore… and that's not even the worst of it…"

His face felt hot and tears threatened to form in his eyes. How could he be so weak? Falling apart from a fake reality where nothing even really happened.

"You can't tell Batman…"

He clasped his hands a little tighter, trying his best to pull himself together. He was trained to be calm no matter what circumstances he was in. He can't falter and neither does he allow it. Another deep breath to soothe his body as Black Canary talked. He was hoping she wouldn't notice.

"Nothing leaves this room." She mentioned.

"I've always wanted, expected t-to grow up and become him a-and the hero bit? I'm still all in but that thing, inside of him. The thing t-that drives him to sacrifice everything for the sake of his mission… That's not me…"

A thought clicked inside his mind. If he can't even make his father proud or be a good team leader, why even be a hero? Why still do this?

"I-I don't want to be 'The Batman' anymore."

It was decided. His mind is made up. He stood up from his seat and clenched his fists slightly. He turned his head away for a moment.

"Robin?" Black Canary asked with concern.

Robin closed his eyes then looked back at the Black Canary. Her stare has softened and looked at Robin with genuine concern. He furrowed his eyebrows.

"This is for the best" he mentally noted.

"I'm quitting the team, I don't deserve the right to be here and I'm too inexperienced to continue. Here's my resignation letter."

Robin pulled out the keys to his room in the Mount Justice and pressed it inside the blonde's hands. She looked bewildered and quickly stood up from her seat and placed her hand on his shoulder.

"Robin stop, think about this carefully… you are more capable than you think you are and this incident is not going to define you for the rest of your life. What you do from here matters."

Dick pushed Black Canary's hand aside gently and slowly walked towards the door.

"That's exactly what I'm doing now, what I'm doing now is for the betterment of the team and nothing will change that. Goodbye Black Canary."

Robin walked out the door and bolted. He ran and ran as fast as he could away from this place. The team, Batman, Justice League and most of all the shame that he carried along with him. He had to be somewhere else where no one can find him.

"I'm sorry everyone… Please forgive me."

The team was assembled in the living room, still left in distraught and pain from the simulation. Artemis was examining her arrows and tweaking it. Aqualad just laid down on the couch restlessly, daydreaming to get his mind away from the trauma. Megan was sluggishly whipping up some cookie batter but in an unenthusiastic manner. Connor wasn't present in the room as he left in a rampage. Kid flash was in another room with his shelves which displayed his wide range of souvenirs he has collected throughout his missions. He was busy arranging them and cleaning them with a small smile coming across his features.

That was when he heard lots of noises coming from the living room. He dashed there quickly to see lots of loud discussions going on.

"He left? But why would he do that? I was the one who thought the mission was real and influenced everyone to thinking the same way! He should come back!" Megan cried out.

Everybody turned away and kept quiet. Ever since the simulation, it has created a rift between them. They can't bear to look at each other without recalling the 'incident'

"There's no reason to blame yourself M'gann, we should try to find Robin now." Aqualad said as he broke the silence.

"Aqualad is right, you guys spilt up in teams of two and search every quarter of Gotham City He couldn't have gone far. I'll let Batman know." Black Canary directed.

They all nodded their heads but the speedster just stood there still processing the information. He couldn't believe it, his closest friend has always put up a strong front. Letting nothing falter him but now he ran away which is so unlike him. He sighed and dashed up into the zeta tubes.

"B-0-3, Kid Flash."

"Rob…please be ok"

It's been days since they saw Robin and they searched every inch of Gotham City to no avail. They were currently conducting the search parties again. Even Batman was not taking breaks and had to be reminded that he has done enough for the day.

"ROBIN!" Artemis yelled at the top of her lungs but only to be greeted with her own echoes.

Megan floated over to Artemis and touched her shoulder.

"That's enough Artemis… We just can't find him, we tried everywhere…He's gone maybe for good."

"NO! It can't be! He has to be here somewhere."

Megan flinched at Artemis outburst. Artemis never showed her emotional side before. She was always very reserved.

"Let's keep looking." Artemis bellowed while shooting an arrow across to another building.

Megan nodded and looked at the stars.

"Wherever you are Robin, I can't feel your mental presence. Could you be shutting me out?"

Megan then proceeded to fly up towards the Moon and after Artemis.

Kid Flash dashed around and perform maneuvers to avoid obstacles. He was fully aware and was at the top of his senses. He kept looking at all directions and started to pant a little. He went through the alleyways and some abandon buildings to find any traces of him. Batman told him that he never came back to the Bat Cave after disappearing from Mount Justice.

He skidded into a stop and used the wall as a support. His back was arched forward while placing his hands on his knees. His rest was quickly interrupted by the sound of an engine.

"Kid Flash! Any sign of him yet?" Aqualad called from above.

Kid Flash looked above him. Connor and Aqualad was board on top of Sphere. Sphere gave a robotic greeting.

"Not a single sight of him." Kid Flash said with disappointment.

"You don't look so good, we should resume our search tomorrow." Connor called out while descending Sphere.

"I'm fine, I have to find him… What if something happened to him and how would he get through it alone?" Kid Flash exasperated as he slowly fell forward.

Connor caught him before he fell flat into the concrete.

"Listen to Connor Kid. We need our energy and exhausting ourselves won't do any good. I'm sure he's fine." Aqualad said while carrying Kid Flash with Connor.

"I-I really hope so…" Kid Flash whispered as he fell unconscious.

What did you think? Anything you expect or anything off? Just let me know. This was suppose to be a oneshot but I just had more and more ideas which can build the whole story up. I hope you enjoy it :)